Oak Processionary Moth

All visitors to the wood should keep alert for the presence of the caterpillars of Oak Processionary Moth which has been detected in the Wood. The caterpillars are grey and very hairy and form long head-to-tail chains as they climb trees, predominantly oak.

Aside from the damage they do to oak trees, the hairs can cause severe rashes or even breathing problems for people and animals and you are advised not to approach them. If you see any, please report to us, to the Council or to the Forestry Commission. (This is a notifiable species). Please take careful note of the location and photographs would assist – but please do not approach them.

Further information can be found here.

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New display board and welcome posts

Both the display boards at the wood entrances have rotted away after 11 years. A new board has now been installed and two welcome posts provided for the Carbone Hill entrance and the ‘Metal gate’ entrance on the Ridgeway.

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Fungi time

It’s that time of the year when a large variety of fungi appear.

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Early morning image of hare caught on trailcam

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Screenshots from the Trailcam

All sorts of things can be captured on the trailcam. This sequence is from a remote location in the wood where animal trails are known to exist. As will be seen, animal tracks can eventually become footpaths and walkers and their dogs will often find them…

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Trailcam

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A misty day in the wood

Sunday, 24th November started out quite foggy and this makes everywhere look slightly different. How many locations can you recognise in these misty views?

 

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Fungi

The combination of some warm days and some wet days seems to have made this a bumper year for fungi. Click on images for larger view.

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Autumn sun

With the clocks going back, any sunny afternoons feature low sun on autumn foliage.

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Parasol Mushrooms

A good display of Parasol mushrooms in the wood today.

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Sunday work party October 6th

Fixing new waymark post at north of Heather Glade.

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